Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum
The Aztec Ruins Visitor Center, also known as the Aztec Ruins Administration Building/Museum, by the main entrance to the Aztec Ruins National Monument, on the outskirts of Aztec, New Mexico, was built in 1919. This is a site of the National Park Service. A short trip away is Aztec Ruins, 0.2 mi off.
A museum inside Aztec
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 11" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Aztec
Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum is inside Aztec, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1919
Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum dates from 1919 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 76–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Every month near Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum is set out below.
Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum
The Aztec Ruins Visitor Center, also known as the Aztec Ruins Administration Building/Museum, by the main entrance to the Aztec Ruins National Monument, on the outskirts of Aztec, New Mexico, was built in 1919. It is located approximately 0.75 miles north of U.S. Route 550, by the Animas River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
It was a field station of the American Natural History Museum. Archeologist Earl Morris lived and worked here.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1919
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1996)
Places to stay near Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum
Nearest for a night are Aztec (5) and Farmington (37).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec | in town | — | 5 4 hotels · 1 RV park | 6,091 | $175K | C− |
| Farmington | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 37 28 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 46,055 | $233K | D |
| Bloomfield | 7 mi south | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 RV park | 7,335 | $161K | C− |
| Spencerville | 3 mi west | 5 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks | 1,264 | $255K | — |
| Lee Acres | 10 mi south | 15 min | 3 3 RV parks | 4,272 | $187K | — |
| Cedar Hill | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 2 2 RV parks | 902 | $275K | — |
| Center Point | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 1 1 RV park | 2,286 | $193K | — |
| Navajo Dam 38% vacation homes | 21 mi east | 30 min | 7 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 269 | $163K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum
Other well-known places within 59 miles.
1in town National MonumentAztec Ruins National Monument39K visitors a year
Big draw40 mi National ParkMesa Verde National Park463K visitors a year
47 mi MountainShiprock
35 mi Ancient siteCliff Palace
54 mi National Historical ParkChaco Culture National Historical Park30K visitors a year
59 mi LandmarkFour Corners Monument
31 mi Scenic railwayDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
46 mi Park & preserveAh-shi-sle-pah WildernessPhoto credits
Aztec Ruins National Monument: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mesa Verde National Park: Elaine from Sheffield, England, CC BY 2.0 · Shiprock: Bowie Snodgrass, CC BY 2.0 · Cliff Palace: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chaco Culture National Historical Park: National Park Service (United States), Public domain · Four Corners Monument: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: pixelFire, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0
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Good to know about Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum
Is Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum in Aztec?
Yes. It’s inside Aztec, NM.
When is the best time to visit Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum?
May and September, with highs of 76–81°.
What is the closest airport to Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum?
Durango La Plata County (DRO), about 26 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 146 miles.
Where should I stay near Aztec Ruins Administration Building-Museum?
Farmington (11 mi, 37 places to stay), Aztec (in town, 5 places to stay) and Bloomfield (7 mi, 4 places to stay).
Notes from people in Aztec
Start the conversation in Aztec’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.